SOTD - Pantheon R by Pantheon Roma (WTH!!!)
What’s up, my fellow scent seekers!? Finishing off a decant of “Pantheon R” from the house Pantheon Roma, courtesy of a recent MaxAroma haul. This bad boy falls into the Oriental Woody camp, launched in 2021 by perfumer Arturetto Landi, and… yeah, there’s a lot happening here. This is my second wear and I’m torn. Have you ever smelled something so bonkers you don’t know whether to hug it or run screaming into the night? That’s exactly where I’m at. Before even peeking at the note list, all I can think of is spray paint, punchy, potent, slightly sweet, with a lacquer and smoky incense vibe. Turns out what smells like paint to me is somehow a mix of strawberry and rhubarb which kinda explains the weird sweet chemical energy. The base is woody and holds everything together for a bit of sanity. But bros… picture this, me, standing in a grimy Venice Beach alleyway, huffing paint next to some wild eyed crackhead lighting incense. Glorious right?! LOL. My brain’s screaming “STOP HUFFING PAINT,” but my nose thinks it’s in ecstasy. Checked out reviews on Fragrantica and people are losing their minds over this stuff. So what gives? Is my schnoz busted? Or am I just riding high on fumes from overpriced spray-paint? Again, not sure if i love it or hate it.. IM SO CONFUSED. Alright fam give me your thoughts. What’s your experience with Pantheon R? Let’s get this fragrance chat rolling!!! Top: Strawberry, Cinnamon, Rhubarb and Thyme Mid: Saffron, Iris and Jasmine Base: Leather, Incense, Myrhh, Gurjan balsam, Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Ambergris, Labdanum and Musk